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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.82, 8,033.27 and 2,760.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.82, 8,033.27 and 2,760.29 is: 4,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.82 : 8,033.27 = 2,760.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.82/8,033.27 = 2,760.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.82x = 8,033.27 × 2,760.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.82x = 22,174,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,114.68/5,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.79

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